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How far is Tucson, AZ, from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Tucson (Tucson International Airport) is 6610 miles / 10638 kilometers / 5744 nautical miles.

Beijing Capital International Airport – Tucson International Airport

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Distance from Beijing to Tucson

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Beijing to Tucson. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6610.170 miles
  • 10638.037 kilometers
  • 5744.081 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 6596.273 miles
  • 10615.673 kilometers
  • 5732.005 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Beijing to Tucson?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Tucson International Airport is 13 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Tucson International Airport (TUS)

On average, flying from Beijing to Tucson generates about 800 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 800 kilograms equals 1 764 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Beijing to Tucson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Tucson International Airport (TUS).

Airport information

Origin Beijing Capital International Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PEK
ICAO Code: ZBAA
Coordinates: 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″E
Destination Tucson International Airport
City: Tucson, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TUS
ICAO Code: KTUS
Coordinates: 32°6′57″N, 110°56′27″W